How to find cheap flights to Cyprus
Take off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo when booking your flight to Cyprus for the most affordable start to your trip.
Consider touching down at Larnaca to get even better value from your fare.
October generally works out to be the cheapest time to visit Cyprus.
You can find one-way flights there from R 4,493. The best price for a round-trip ticket is R 10,760.
Open to landing anywhere if it helps you spend less? Add your departure point, enter 'Cyprus' in the 'To' field and find out which cities show up as the cheapest options.
If you know where you want to travel to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the beginning of your search. This will display flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could help you save.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices drop.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. Booking ahead often brings lower fares and access to early bird discounts.
The best time to go to Cyprus
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight that fits your itinerary and budget.
July is the busiest time to travel. Go then if you're chasing peak season vibes, but maybe skip it if saving money is the priority.
Visit in January if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to Cyprus are often more affordable.
Choose the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Cyprus, with maximum average temperatures reaching 35ºC (95ºF).
Temperatures are often coolest around February, with average lows of 9ºC (48ºF).
July is typically the driest month, while January is the wettest.
Depending on exactly where you go and when, also take into account weather risks like times of extreme heat and periods of high wildfire danger.
Getting to Cyprus
You can take your pick of arrival options when it's time to book flights to Cyprus. Among the most popular airports are:
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) in Larnaca
Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia
Paphos International Airport (PFO) in Paphos
The airlines bringing the most services into this destination, along with rough monthly flight counts, are:
Pegasus Airlines — 690
Ryanair — 580
Wizz Air — 490
Major international hubs including London, Istanbul and Athens are common stopovers on flights to Cyprus. Your specific connection will depend on your departure city and airline, which you can check during your search.
Places to visit in Cyprus
Larnaca
With a population of roughly 72,000 and located in Larnaca District, this city heads the list of must-visit places.
Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina are essential stops on any trip.
You'll find some awesome flight deals to Cyprus touching down at Larnaca International Airport (LCA), Larnaca's main airport.
Browse the lineup of hotels in Larnaca and round out your trip with a stay that fits how you travel.
Nicosia
See a different side of things in this Nicosia District city of around 200,000 people.
Explore the essential highlights including Medieval Venetian Walls, St John's Cathedral and Byzantine Museum.
The bulk of flights arrive through Ercan International Airport (ECN), the city's main airport.
The same magic behind our flight search can also help you find the best-value stays around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Nicosia.
Paphos
Home to about 36,000 people in Paphos District, this city easily ranks among the most interesting places to visit in Cyprus.
Well-known sights to explore while you're here include Paphos Mosaics, House of Dionysos and Catacombs.
You can reach the city through its main airport, Paphos International Airport (PFO).
Whether you're stopping over or staying a while, hotels in Paphos offer options for every type of trip.
Good to know
Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or any other kind of documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local embassy or consulate should have the latest details.
The language most commonly spoken in Cyprus is Greek.
You'll be using the euro (EUR) for your daily spending. Debit and credit cards are accepted in the vast majority of places.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is typically hassle-free. They are common across cities of all sizes and areas popular with visitors.
Tipping is generally not expected in Cyprus. That said, if you receive good service, a small extra is always appreciated.
Finding internet access is easy, with high Wi-Fi coverage across most places travellers spend time.
The population of Cyprus is around 1.4 million. Nicosia is the capital.
This destination operates on one standard time zone of UTC+2.
Cyprus is located in Europe within the Eastern Europe subregion.
Limassol Carnival, the Wine Festival of Cyprus and Kataklysmos Festival are some of the headline events here. Consider booking your flight to Cyprus around moments like these for a travel experience that breaks from the usual.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
With your cheap ticket to Cyprus locked in, it's now time to plan the rest of your adventure. Find competitive prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Cyprus. You can also check out car hire options in Cyprus and compare deals from trusted suppliers in seconds.
